Amidst the rush for Malaysia's Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) applications before the October 1 deadline, some Singaporean drivers have fallen victim to scams offering expedited services. Several drivers reported receiving fake RFID tags after engaging these fraudulent services, according to Shin Min Daily News.
Scammers have been issuing fake RFID tags to Singapore an driversAmid the rush to secure Malaysia 's Vehicle Entry Permits before the Oct 1 deadline, some Singapore drivers have fallen prey to scams that offer help with VEP applications.
His company charges around $200 for VEP application, while the fraudsters are offering the same service for $130."But when the car owners took the RFID tags to the installation centre, they were told the tags were fake," he said. Drivers can opt to pick up their RFID tags at a VEP collection centre in Johor Bahru, or have them couriered via post.
The VEP is a permit issued by the Road Transport Department of Malaysia allowing the entry of foreign vehicles into their country.Failure to do so will result in a fine of up to RM2,000 or a jail term of up to six months.With less than a week before VEP regulations kick in, many vehicle owners have yet to secure their passes, reported The Star on Thursday.
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